A children's entertainment staple that became a European hit in 1971.
If you only know one thing, it's "Pinokkio." For something else, try "Vader Abraham en zijn 7 schoondochters" to hear his other side.
Vader Abraham's song "Pinokkio" was a major hit across Europe in 1971, inspired by a puppet show based on Carlo Collodi's story. Its simple, catchy melody turned into a children's staple translated into multiple languages, and it stuck around in the culture despite some copyright and religious controversies. Other songs like "Vader Abraham en zijn 7 schoondochters" show he wasn't a one-hit wonder, but that tune is what people remember.
Piet Kee, born in the Netherlands in 1934, took the stage name Vader Abraham and wrote "Pinokkio" after seeing a Pinocchio puppet show. He recorded other material like "Bedankt Lieve Ouders" and worked with musicians including guitarist Chris Peters and drummer Jan de Wert over the years.
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